Patient reviews for Doctors for Speaking Difficulty in Pathribagh, Dehradun

SPEAKING DIFFICULTY

Speaking Difficulty is a type of communication disorder wherein normal speech is disrupted. Speaking Difficulty can mean lisps, and stuttering. Speaking Difficulty can affect the way a person creates sounds to form words. Speaking Difficulty affects the vocal cords, muscles, nerves and other structures within the throat. The primary cause of Speaking Difficulty includes strokes, vocal cord damage, brain damage, respiratory weakness, and muscle weakness, among others. Depending upon the cause of the condition, several symptoms are present such as elongating words, frustration while communicating, blinking several times while talking, hoarseness and many more.

HOW IS SPEAKING DIFFICULTY DIAGNOSED?

Diagnosis of Speaking Difficulty is based on symptoms and thorough examination by an ear-nose-throat specialist. Your medical history of the person also may be considered. Laryngoscopy is performed to view the voice box. Other tests include blood tests, nerve conduction studies and imaging tests of the brain and neck.

HOW IS SPEAKING DIFFICULTY TREATED?

The treatment of Speaking Difficulty involves medication and speech therapy, wherein the specialist guides the patient through exercises that work to strengthen the muscles in the face and throat.

DID YOU KNOW?

Speaking difficulties, when not treated, may lead to problems of anxiety and depression.